Ed Hill, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/ehill/ Black News, Commentary and Culture | The Washington Informer Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:38:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Site-Icon-32x32.png Ed Hill, Author at The Washington Informer https://www.washingtoninformer.com/author/ehill/ 32 32 121622320 Friendship Collegiate Blanks Flowers in Early Season Matchup https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/friendship-collegiate-wins-against-flowers/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1214467 Friendship defense swarm Jaguars quarterback Adrian Favors (1) during their 14-0 victory over C.H. Flowers in Springdale, Md., on Sept. 6. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Friendship Collegiate Academy defeated Charles Herbert Flowers High School 14-0, thanks to the all-around talent of Xavier Kennedy and a stout defense led by Bryce Jenkins.

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Fight For Children Sponsors Youth Sports Day https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/fight-for-children-youth-sports/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213982 Apart from Youth Sports Day, Fight for Children offered free haircuts for kids going back to school. (Skylar Nelson/The Washington Informer)

Fight For Children's Second Annual Youth Sports Day was a success, attracting nearly 2,000 families and featuring 40 nonprofit organizations that provide sports-based youth development programs, as well as free school supplies and wellness checks.

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Bowie State University Prepares to Build on Last Season’s Momentum https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/bowie-state-bulldogs-2024-season/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213997 Picked to finish fifth in the CIAA under third-year coach Kyle Jackson, the Bowie State Bulldogs ended last season winning their last three games and are hoping to build on that momentum in the 2024 season. (Courtesy photo)

Bowie State Bulldogs are hoping to build on last season's momentum with a battle between redshirt juniors Amir Jenkins and Jordan Morse at quarterback, and are led by All-CIAA defensive back Devin Williams and redshirt defensive tackle Shawan Lewis.

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Local HBCU Teams Prepare for Season with High Hopes https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/hbcu-teams-hopeful-2024/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1213401 Morgan State (pictured here in a game against Howard University in 2023) has made great strides in its first two years under Damon Wilson. (WI File Photo/Marcus Relacion)

Bowie State, Morgan State and Howard are all preparing for the upcoming college football season, with expectations high after successful seasons and conference titles in sight.

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Mystics Open Second Half of the Season With Key Returnees https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-mystics-wnba-season/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-mystics-wnba-season/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:29:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1212578 **FILE** Washington Mystics Emily Engster and Ariel Atkins in a game against the Connecticut Sun. Since the close of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the Washington Mystics are continuing the last half of their season with hopes to improve their record with the return of key players. (Jonae Guest/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Mystics have won six games since the start of the season and are looking to build on this momentum with the return of two key players, Brittney Sykes and Shakira Austin, and the contributions of Ariel Atkins, Aaliyah Edwards, Stephanie Dolson, Karlie Samuelson, Julie Vanloo, Myisha Hines-Allen, Shatoria Williams-Kimbrough, and Melbourne.

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White Scores Unanimous Decision to Highlight Fight Card https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-boxing-season-main-event/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/washington-boxing-season-main-event/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211938 Winner Jordan White (right) and Jason Sanchez throw punches at each other during the title fight held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 3. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

Davis Promotions put on a boxing card at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Southeast Washington, D.C., featuring Jordan "Short Dog" White against Jason Sanchez, with White winning on a unanimous decision.

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Howard University Camp Exposes Local Youth to Sports Management https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-camp-exposes-local-youth-to-sports-management/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/howard-university-camp-exposes-local-youth-to-sports-management/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211979 Howard University’s Sports Management Camp, which recently completed its second year, has been working to expose minority youth to major opportunities. (Courtesy photo)

The world of sports continues to grow and evolve, and as it experiences rapid growth, more young people are searching for careers in the athletic industry.

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EGOS Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Opportunities for Overlooked Youth https://www.washingtoninformer.com/education-goals-opportunity-sports-organization/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/education-goals-opportunity-sports-organization/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1211388 Walter Ray, founder of Education, Goals, Opportunity and Sports (EGOS), receives a donation from EGOS alumni Dante Baldeh. The organization is celebrating 30 years of providing opportunities for overlooked youth. (Courtesy of EGOS)

EGOS, an organization founded in 1994, has provided exposure and scholarship opportunities for hundreds of young people in the DMV, helping them to pursue their dreams and achieve success.

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Atkins Pours in Career-High, Mystics Still Defeated by Las Vegas Aces https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mystics-lose-to-aces/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/mystics-lose-to-aces/#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210515 The Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins, who scored a career-high 36 points in the game against the Las Vegas Aces on July 14, shoots a jumper, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena. (Marcus Relacion/The Washington Informer)

The Washington Mystics were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces 89-77, despite a career-high 36 points from Ariel Atkins and a franchise record 46th three-pointer from Julie Vanloo.

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Positive Choices Football Camp Celebrates 20 Years https://www.washingtoninformer.com/positive-choices-football-camp/ https://www.washingtoninformer.com/positive-choices-football-camp/#respond Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.washingtoninformer.com/?p=1210173 Positive Choices Football Camp celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala and its annual youth football clinic, offering players of all ages important skills, training and mentorship from college and professional athletes. (Abdullah Konte/The Washington Informer)

Positive Choices Football Camp recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala and a partnership with the University of Maryland, featuring over 350 campers learning skills and techniques from certified coaches and NFL and college players.

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